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MAYOR AND COUNCIL SEEKING APPLICATIONS TO FILL UPCOMING WARD 3 COUNCIL MEMBER VACANCY - Tucson's Mayor and Council is seeking applications from individuals interested in an appointment to fill the upcoming Ward 3 vacancy that will result from Council Member Paul Durham’s resignation. The resignation will become effective at the close of business on March 1, 2021. The Tucson Charter requires that the person selected is a qualified elector who has lived in the city limits for the past three years and in Ward 3 for at least one year (with adjustments in the event of annexation or redistricting). The person who is appointed will serve out the remainder of the term of this office. Mayor and Council have directed that the person selected must agree not to seek the Ward 3 office in the upcoming City elections. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. For specifics on the application process, please follow the link below.
Ward 3 vacancy application information
MAYOR ROMERO AND THE UNIVERSITY CLIMATE CHANGE COALITION RECEIVE GRANT FOR COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) program at the University of Arizona recently received a $16,940 grant from the Arizona Institutes for Resilience to develop and implement community listening sessions and workshops to identify priorities for the City of Tucson’s Climate Action Plan. These listening sessions will supplement current efforts to receive community input through a recently launched community survey. “I am grateful for the partnership and support of UC3 and the University of Arizona as we center climate planning efforts around the voices of underserved, frontline communities that are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change,” said Mayor Romero. “Collaborations like this will foster new opportunities for partnerships between UArizona, the City of Tucson, and our community around climate action and resilience.”
UC3
Arizona Institutes for Resilience
Climate Action Community Survey
COVID-19 WEDNESDAY UPDATE AND VACCINE SCHEDULING - As of today, Feb. 24, Arizona now has 811,968 positive coronavirus cases, with 1,310 new cases reported today (up from 1,184 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 108,772 cases are in Pima County (up 142 from yesterday). There have been 15,693 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (43 reported today), and 2,186 of those occurred in Pima County (6 reported today). Meanwhile, if you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at a Pima County site (65-years-old and up, prioritized essential workers, public safety, and teachers/educators/child care workers), you can register online at the link below. Help is also available in English and Spanish by calling (520) 222-0119 for those who are unable to make an online appointment. The state-run University of Arizona site is open, but all first-dose appointments are filled at the moment. To register for that site, follow the proper link below, or call (844) 542-8201.
Pima County vaccine registration online
State/UA vaccine registration online
COVID-19 testing locations and hours
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING ON POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE ZONING CODE RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - At the request of the Mayor and Council, the City of Tucson is considering changes to the zoning code to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). An ADU is an independent housing unit with its own kitchen, bathroom, and living and sleeping spaces built on the same lot as a primary residence. These units have been legalized in other communities to create more affordable housing, support multi-generational households, and provide more options for residents who wish to age in place. Currently, the zoning regulations in Tucson make it difficult to build these units on most residential lots. Virtual public meetings underway provide information about ADUs, how they're regulated, and what changes are being considered to make this housing option more accessible. The next meeting will be held tonight, Feb. 24, at 5:30, with the final meeting tomorrow, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. You can register at the links below. If you have any questions, contact Daniel Bursuck at Daniel.bursuck@tucsonaz.gov.
Register for tonight's meeting
Register for tomorrow's meeting
CASA ALITAS ASKS FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT - Casa Alitas, also known as the Alitas Program of Catholic Community Services (CCS), is a humanitarian aid project committed to helping families primarily from Central America and Mexico. These families, mostly women and children, are released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol detention into our community. Volunteers offer support by providing hospitality, including food, shelter, clothing, advocacy, and travel assistance. Its goal is to provide welcoming, comfortable, safe, and healthy locations for guests to await their journeys and to prepare them to reunite with family across the country. Due to an increase in arrivals into Tucson, Casas Alitas is actively seeking volunteers and support. Volunteers can serve remotely from anywhere in the country or on-site. Spanish is helpful, but not required, for many roles. Anyone interested in volunteering can email volunteers@casaalitas.org or offer other support by following the link below.
Casa Alitas
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